U.S. Open analysis: What to know as the world’s best invade Pinehurst
The third men’s major championship of the year sees the U.S. Open return to a Donald Ross North Carolina masterpiece, Pinehurst No. 2.
Celtics hold off desperate Mavs, go up 3-0 in Finals
DALLAS — For all the fretting over Kristaps Porzingis’ ailing legs, Jayson Tatum’s so-so shooting and the cakewalk that led them to the Finals, the truth of the Boston Celtics is this.
Jerry West, one of basketball’s greatest players, dies at 86
Jerry West, who emerged from West Virginia coal country to become one of basketball’s greatest players, a signature figure in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers and a literal icon of the sport — his is the silhouette on the logo of the NBA, died Wednesday. He was 86.
More consumer data safeguards needed, watchdog tells US Congress
The head of the top U.S. watchdog agency for consumer finance on Wednesday called on lawmakers to adopt greater protections against the collection and use of consumers’ data from payment processing and so-called buy-now-pay-later services.
Local news in brief for June 13
DOH: COVID activity level ‘in the red’
Fewer than half of Hawaii’s keiki proficient in reading and math
A new study reports that fewer than half of Hawaii’s students are proficient in reading and math and that Hawaii is ranked among the bottom third of states nationally for economic well-being, indicating a need for more state action supporting keiki and families.
US consumer prices unchanged in May; bolster rate cut expectations
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices were unexpectedly unchanged in May as cheaper gasoline and other goods offset higher costs for rental housing, but inflation remains too high for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates before September.
SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism
Rocket maker SpaceX and its CEO Elon Musk were sued on Wednesday by eight engineers who say they were illegally fired for raising concerns about alleged sexual harassment and discrimination against women.
U.N. report accuses both Israel and Palestinian groups of war crimes
GENEVA — A United Nations commission investigating the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and the subsequent conflict in the Gaza Strip has accused both Palestinian armed groups and Israel of committing war crimes, and the panel said that Israel’s conduct of the war included crimes against humanity.
Island’s tallest bridge to get a facelift
Rehabilitation of another Hamakua bridge is scheduled to begin early next year.
Lionel Messi says he expects to end club career with Inter Miami
Lionel Messi says he expects to end his club career with Inter Miami.
Lee Loy candidacy challenged: Petitioners claim her main residence is in a different district
An objection has been filed over Hawaii County Council member Sue Lee Loy’s candidacy for the state House District 2 seat and her registration to vote in the district.
Tom Brady inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame, No. 12 jersey retired by team
In front of a packed and sold-out Gillette Stadium, the Patriots pulled out all the stops to celebrate the most decorated player in NFL history.
Euro 2024 predictions: Top scorer, tournament winner and more – Tips and Tricks
As the 17th European Championship approaches, it’s hard to remember one more eagerly anticipated.
Milei reform bill hangs in balance as riots rage outside Argentine Congress
BUENOS AIRES — Argentina’s Senate began debating a sprawling bill on Wednesday that is key to libertarian President Javier Milei’s economic reform plans, while protesters set fires and clashed with police in the streets outside Congress.
US Southern Baptists condemn IVF procedure
The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., on Wednesday voted to condemn the use of in vitro fertilization, signaling the campaign by evangelicals against abortion is widening to include the popular fertility treatment.
Nation and world news in brief for June 13
Sen. Fetterman was speeding and ‘at fault’ for crash
Russian sub deployment off Florida worries Pentagon that Moscow will stalk U.S. coasts
WASHINGTON — Russia’s deployment of a naval flotilla to Cuba on Wednesday was generally consistent with routine military posturing by Moscow — with one exceptional detail, Jake Sullivan, the U.S. national security adviser, told reporters aboard Air Force One on Wednesday.
Island Life for June 13
A lava rock arch in shown in the water near Ke‘ei beach. (Reiko Sekine/community contributor)
House Republicans hold Garland in contempt over audio recordings
WASHINGTON — House Republicans held Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress Wednesday over a subpoena dispute centered on the Justice Department’s refusal to hand over audio recordings from a special counsel investigation of President Joe Biden.
